Tech Scout QUARTERLY (TSQ)
The Tech Scout Quarterly (TSQ) solicits new and innovative technologies that may offer significant benefits over existing capabilities. The TSQ supports the development of SRL’s advanced technology portfolio by pushing the boundaries of what is feasible through identifying a wide range of opportunities that are high risk and high reward for further consideration within the NRO enterprise.
The SRL actively solicits new and innovative research and development efforts that offer significant benefits over existing capabilities. Through the TSQ, the SRL discovers innovative technologies and solutions resolving some of NRO’s greatest challenges. SRL seeks to collaborate with lead innovators and technologists to spearhead the rapid development of technologies that enable new or advanced NRO intelligence capabilities.
Non-traditional Industry and Academic entities are invited to submit innovative ideas that align to the specific areas of R&D identified below.
Beginning in April 2025, the TSQ will operate on a 90-day cadence. Submissions are accepted during the first 30 days of each Tech Scout quarter (January, April, July, October).
Submissions will be reviewed within 60 days; submissions of interest will be selected for further consideration before the end of the TSQ period.
Submit to the TSQ using the SRL Inquiry Form. TSQ submissions may be accompanied by up to two (2) pages of additional information sent to SRL@nro.mil.
Mission interest areas
- Apertures
- Communications
- Remote sensing
- Satellite-system design
- Sense-making
- Other revolutionary concepts
Contact us
SRL Inquiry Form
Please include your:
- Organization’s name and physical address
- Contact details for the principal investigator, including name, phone number, and e-mail address
- A brief description of the proposed research and development effort, including the desired tasks and potential benefits and outcomes
- For Cooperative Research and Development Agreement-specific ideas, reach us at CRADA@nro.mil
- For any questions, reach us at SRL@nro.mil